Electricians

Sully11 · Post by **Sully11** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:07 pm

Does anyone here know anything about the electrical apprenticeship in Cedar Rapids? I have a couple of years of experience from the Air Force and am looking to get into this program next year. Any advice or anything would help. Thanks!

Bear · Post by **Bear** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:41 pm

IIRC there's a $30 non-refundable application fee, you'll need HS and college transcripts (military records too), there's a math/electrical knowledge test and an interview. the interview is the final gatekeeper. you need 95% on it to get in after you've passed your test and produced your records.

Sully11 · Post by **Sully11** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:07 pm

What does the interview entail?

Bear · Post by **Bear** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:40 am

sitting at a table with 6 or 7 other guys asking you questions that subtley reference your work ethic, people skills, etc.

Sully11 · Post by **Sully11** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 2:39 pm

Great. I checked out the website and it looks like they are not taking applications until February 4th. So I'll stop by then

Sully11 · Post by **Sully11** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:43 am

I'm scheduled to take the math aptitude test next Tuesday. Is it pretty basic stuff or does it get into advanced algebra?

Bear · Post by **Bear** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 4:49 pm

there's some basic math, some mid-level algebra, and some electricity specific math. it's been a while since i took it, but i passed on what i could remember from HS physics. you may want to brush up on your ohms and watts and volts.

Sully11 · Post by **Sully11** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:15 am

Thanks for the information. Do you work for a contractor in town?

Bear · Post by **Bear** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 3:18 pm

nope, i tried getting into the electricians union but didn't pass the interview. got 93% on it. they told me i'd have to take a mess of college classes or put in 2000hrs as a sparky helper to be able to get in, or wait 2 more years and try again.

CMLarrison · Post by **CMLarrison** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 4:08 pm

Maybe bribery would be a good option for the interview? I would suggest bringing punch and pie!

BrewHound · Post by **BrewHound** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 9:02 am

CMLarrison wrote:Maybe bribery would be a good option for the interview? I would suggest bringing punch and pie!

or perhaps a keg or two, get'em drunk...

Sully11 · Post by **Sully11** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 12:09 pm

I'll have to work on my Cartman voice for the interview...